Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done [Paperback] Acuff, Jon

Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done [Paperback] Acuff, Jon

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#1 Wall Street Journal bestseller! Jon Acuff, highly acclaimed author of the best-selling books Do Over, Quitter, and Start, presents powerful strategies for individuals who have pondered the question, "Why am I unable to complete what I have started?" Statistical research demonstrates that a staggering 92 percent of New Year's resolutions end in failure. Surprisingly, your chances of being admitted into Juilliard as a ballerina are actually higher than successfully accomplishing your goals. For years, I erroneously believed that my lack of success was due to insufficient effort. Consequently, I adopted various tactics, such as waking up earlier, consuming copious amounts of energy drinks, enlisting the guidance of a life coach, and incorporating superfoods into my diet. Unfortunately, none of these endeavors produced the desired outcome, although they did induce a rather remarkable tremor in my eyelid, likely due to excessive caffeine consumption. Consequently, my eye appeared to be greeting others at an astonishing pace. However, during my leadership of a thirty-day online course designed to assist individuals in achieving their goals, I stumbled upon a surprising revelation: the most effective exercises were not those that pushed people to work harder. Instead, they were the ones that alleviated the pressure. Why? Because the most insidious obstacle to accomplishing our goals is not laziness, but rather perfectionism. We are our own harshest critics, and when it appears that we will not execute a task flawlessly, we often elect not to pursue it at all. This explains why the majority of individuals are inclined to abandon their goals on the second day, which is colloquially known as "the day after perfect," as our actual achievements typically fall short of our lofty aspirations. The strategies presented in this book may appear counterintuitive and may even give the impression of skirting the rules. Nonetheless, they are substantiated by studies conducted by a reputable university researcher involving hundreds of participants. It may be surprising to learn that having more fun, discarding our covert regulations, and intentionally embracing failure can yield remarkable results. However, the data incontrovertibly supports these claims. In fact, individuals who derive enjoyment from their pursuits experience a staggering 43 percent increase in success! Imagine the remarkable transformation in your diet, guitar playing, or small business if you were to attain a 43 percent boost in achievement by adhering to a few simple principles. If you are weary of being an individual who habitually commences projects without concluding them, and instead aspire to be someone known for consistently accomplishing their objectives, you are presented with two choices: You can persist in berating yourself and striving harder, under the illusion that it will eventually succeed. Alternatively, you can bestow upon yourself the invaluable gift of completion.

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